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What is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual direction is a practice that dates back centuries. At its core, spiritual direction is about helping people to connect with their innermost selves and to grow in their relationship with the divine. Spiritual directors or companions may come from a variety of backgrounds, but all share a deep commitment to accompanying others on their spiritual journey.
Spiritual Direction provides a welcoming space where you can slow down and reflect on your thoughts and feelings with a spiritual companion. If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut or just need some clarity, Spiritual Direction may be for you.
Hover over the boxes below to learn more about the options
Individual Spiritual Direction
Individual Spiritual Direction
A one-on-one session
Via Zoom
offered once a month
for 50-60 min dedicated to
exploring your unique spirituality.
Group Spiritual Direction
Group Spiritual Direction
A group session with 4 or more people
offered via Zoom
once a month for 60-90 min.
Join a monthly group and make new spiritual friends
or bring 3 or more friends to spirituality grow together.
Dr. Patty Jiménez
In Spiritual Direction you can develop your own receta (recipe) for your spirituality!
I consider it a privilege to listen to the way the Divine shows up for my directees.
By listening to you, my understanding of God expands and my own spirituality is enriched.
Dr. Patty Jiménez
Frequently Asked Questions
I have a certificate in Franciscan Spiritual Direction from the Franciscan Spiritual Center in Marylhurst, OR. I trained for two years. I also participate in continued supervision and regular gatherings with my peers which allows me to continue to grow and seek consultation and wisdom. I am a member of Spiritual Directors International. I am also certified in Emotional Freedom Technique, am training as an Integrative Wellness Coach, and am continually forming myself in various modalities. I count on a strong pastoral and theological training with an MA in Ministry for a Multicultural Church, an MA in Theological Studies and a Doctorate in Ministry. I bring over 25 years of pastoral experience and mentorship.
A directee is what we call anyone receiving spiritual direction from a spiritual director/companion.
Individual Spiritual Direction is offered via a one-on-one session. The full session is dedicated to you as I listen, accompany, and gently prompt you in your exploration of your spirituality and relationship with God/the Divine.
Group spiritual direction is a communal experience where four or more meet and everyone shares and listens to each other’s sacred stories. Group spiritual direction is a great option for those who may not be able to afford an individual session or want to explore spiritual direction in a group setting. You can join a monthly group and make new spiritual friends, or you can decide to bring together a group of your own friends for group spiritual direction. A Friends Group requires a minimum of 4 directees (participants). Friends can come from a variety of cultural, faith, or spiritual backgrounds.
I am bilingual and offer spiritual direction in the language of your preference – English, Spanish or Spanglish.
Soy bilingue y las sesiones se ofrecen en su idioma de preferencia- Inglés, Español, o en Spanglish.
I recommend and offer a free 30 minute initial inquiry session for you to ask questions and to see if we are a good match. It is important that you feel comfortable. To take on new directees I ask for a 3-month commitment. After the first three sessions, I will ask to see how it is going and we will see if you wish to continue.
We will agree to a monthly 50-60 minute session, we may agree to meet more frequently or for a longer session periodically, as long as we schedule in advance.
In an individual session we will begin with prayer or silence based on your preference. During our first session I may ask more questions than usual as I get to know you and your spirituality. You determine the pace as the hour belongs to you. You can share about your spiritual life, faith, or experiences. I may repeat a word, phrase or ask clarifying questions to get you to say more about what you shared. I do not come in with a set agenda but allow the spirit to guide you where you wish to go.
Group spiritual direction counts on a different format with everyone sharing and participating. I facilitate the sharing. We count on a shared wisdom approach to enrich your spiritual life. We can determine what we want to focus on as a group and each directee will have a dedicated amount of time spent on their spirituality.
As a spiritual director, I do not impose my spiritual tradition on my directees. I respect your spiritual tradition.
The reason I became a spiritual director was because I struggled to find someone who understood my reality as a Latina raised in the U.S. I wanted to become what I needed. Given my value of hospitality, I do not limit myself to young Latinas. Although I am deeply committed to accompanying young Latinas on their spiritual journey, I am open to discerning with you if we are a right match.
I welcome anyone exploring their spiritual path and relationship to God/the Divine. You do not need to belong to a community or identify with a spiritual tradition to receive spiritual direction. I respect your journey and accompany you as you explore your own unique spirituality and path.
I guide directees to uncover their everyday spiritual practices that they may not consider a spiritual practice. Spiritual Direction is also great place to explore new spiritual practices and ways of relating to God/Divine. It is also ideal for those struggling or who feel they have neglected their spirituality. We can explore your own spiritual receta (recipe).
Spiritual directors are companions who mostly listen and ask questions to help you discern and live out your spiritual journey. In a session you will do most of the talking and reflecting. I will ask questions, when necessary, but you will do the work. My own personal metaphor is that of a partera (midwife)/cruise director. I provide support but you birth your spiritual journey. I provide you with all options for you to partake in but it is up to you how you wish to live out your spirituality.
Counseling is sought for mental and emotional health, is problem centered, and ends after the resolution of the problem. Spiritual direction focuses on spiritual growth and your relationship with God/the Divine and is continuous and open. I am not a psychotherapist, nor do I provide such services.
I accept payments via credit card but Paypal can be an option for single purchases. We can discuss other options.
I offer a limited number of sliding scale payment options. We can discuss this at your inquiry call. You may also want to consider group spiritual direction or asking family or friends to gift you spiritual direction sessions. I also offer sessions in packages to get a 5-20% discount.
If you are a student and your institution, seminary, or university offers stipends for spiritual direction, I will work with your allotted stipend amount.
I hold everything shared in spiritual direction in confidence unless I am mandated by law such as abuse of children, the elderly, or self-harm. I do not keep notes from our sessions. I adhere to the Guidelines for Ethical Conduct from Spiritual Directors International. At our initial session we will review these Guidelines. I will never disclose to anyone that you are my directee. You are free to share with others that you have a spiritual director and that I am your director. Referrals are always welcome!
In group spiritual direction, directees are asked to maintain confidentiality of all that is shared within a group. We will review this in the agreement.
After our inquiry session, I will send you a link to my calendar where you will find open sessions. Booking a session requires payment. Upon booking, you will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link to connect. Make sure to check your spam folder if you are not receiving emails. You will also receive a reminder email one day before your session.
****You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance to reschedule, obtain a credit, or refund. Please read the cancellation policy when you book a session. You can cancel or reschedule via the confirmation email.
If you are an organization, university, diocese, retreat center, parish ministry or ecclesial movement, I can be available for your in-person retreats to offer spiritual direction to your participants. I am also available via zoom for virtual events/retreats. Please click on the button below to set up an inquiry session to discuss your retreat or event. We can chat via Zoom or phone.
Testimonials
Patty is an excellent listener and the way she presents back to me what I said allowed me to have a new perspective and understand myself. The conversation was flowing as Patty has a way in asking the right questions where needed, but also allowing for space for me to share. She is compassionate, empathetic, and a strong human being that provided me a safe space to share, explore and reflect.
Kimberly,
Directee
Before spiritual direction there was somewhat of a doubt in my discernment process. Spiritual direction gives me the opportunity to talk through the journey of my discernment. Dr. Jimenez provided new tools and spiritual exercises that helped me. She was respectful of where I was but also challenged me in areas of my spirituality and personality that I had never paid attention to.
Fatima,
Directee
Interested in Spiritual Direction?
Book a free 30 minute Inquiry Call.
Individual
$100
per Session
One-on-One
Via Zoom
Once a month
50-60 min
Dr. Jiménez and You
Explore your Spirituality
Group
$35
per Session
Group
Via Zoom
Once a month
60-90 min
Dr. Jiménez, You, and 3+ People
Make New Spiritual Friends
Friends
$35
per Person/Ses.
Group of your Friends
Via Zoom
Once a month
60-90 min
Dr. Jiménez, You, and 3+ Friends
Grow Spiritually with your Friends
© Photo by Kaylee Toole
© Photo by Kaylee Toole
Retreats and Events
Dr. Jiménez is available for spiritual direction for your in person or virtual retreats/events.